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This Week: Local Augusta Media Legend Austin Rhodes joins us at Augusta Podcast Studio for an incredible conversation. Come for the encyclopedic knowledge of Augusta's dramatic history, stay for the deep and insightful conversation... Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker Beer is Brought to You By Savannah River Brewery (Now in Kroger!) SavannahRiverBrew. Com Communit...

This Week: A flashback to one of our first guests ever: Artist & Brand Creator April Henry King (@AprilHenryKing). This time, she's in the studio with @AllEqualParts and his FANTASTIC cocktails & we talk about everything from art to wedding portraits to Hammy the Famous Cat. You won't want to miss this conversation! Turn to NANCY POWELL, our Title Sponsor, for any real estate needs! @Downt...

This Week: A community partner joins us. Stuart Rayburn, one of the brains behind The Little Guide to Augusta comes to talk talk about how he became a self-made business marketer. We hit topics from entrepreneurial spirit to Baby Yoda, and Chris gets passionate about downtown franchises. May the 4th Be With You & Happy Cinco De Mayo!  Turn to NANCY POWELL, our Title Sponsor, for any real estat...

We. Are. Back....In the studio! This week we have an awesome episode with local tycoon Havird Usry. He is an owner of Fat Man's, Southern Salad, Sno Caps, Enterprise Mill, AND has more stuff coming...  Turn to NANCY POWELL, our Title Sponsor, for any real estate needs! @DowntownAugustaBroker Go Curbside with Savannah River Brewery! SavannahRiverBrew. Com Community Partners: The Little Guide to Aug...

This week we talked to Wes and Colleen Stewart. They are not only local artists that are painting a massive mural in Harrisburg, but also a husband and wife team who are friends of the show and know how to have a good time! Odds are, if you're out in city city, you'll see them. This episode is our last Zoom record, and we are excited to come to you from the studio next week! Turn to NANCY POWELL,...

This week we spoke to a certified interviewing professional: Barclay Bishop. She's the host of Good Morning Augusta and founder of Barclay's Believers! We're really excited to hear from someone who is not only a local star with some great stories, but is also incredibly active in Augusta. Turn to NANCY POWELL, our Title Sponsor, for any real estate needs! @DowntownAugustaBroker Go Curbside with Sa...

This week we bring some quality and entertaining conversation that's also a blast from the past. Madi & Ashlyn from the Millennials Wining podcast joined us last November to do a podcast collaboration, and we are excited to release a new part of that recording! Take a mental break and go back to a simpler time (2019) and hear what Dropping the Dis meant to them! Turn to NANCY POWELL, our Title...

This week's interview was a surprise break from our original schedule: Congressman Rick Allen. Mr. Allen came on to talk as Augusta's representative in the U.S. Congress about what local Augustans and local businesses in Augusta can be doing to get through these troubling times. A business aficionado and a politician in D.C. for 5+ years, Congressman Allen brought experience and wisdom to this sho...

This week, we talked to the endlessly positive Michael Wolff. From the C.I.A. to Disney to Augusta, his story might just be the positivity you need. Michael is a person that wants to take Augusta to the next level, and he is working to do that in his own way with Augusta Walking Tours & Haunted Augusta Tours. Look him up as soon as Covid-19 lets you! AugustaOnFoot.com & HauntedAugustaTours...

We are excited to continue our new mini series highlighting the elections for Augusta Commission! This episode highlights the commissioner candidate for District 7: Sean Frantom. During this Mini Series, we will be asking the same 7 Questions to each Candidate. Our goal is that by the end of it, you will know them better and that it will help you when you cast you ballot! To find out what district...

This week we are excited to kick off our new mini series highlighting the elections for Augusta Commission! This episode highlights the commissioner candidates for District 3: Robert Cooks, Catherine McKnight, and Sean Mooney. During this Mini Series, we will be asking the same 7 Questions to each Candidate. Our goal is that by the end of it, you will know them better and that it will help you whe...

This week we changed the pace a little bit. We had the pleasure of talking to local Instagram food blogger Scott Russell @6BitesIn. Not only does Scott have the best insight and tips for where to eat in Augusta, he also has an unbelievable back story to go along with it. If you like to eat some great food, listening to this episode will most definitely inspire you.  Thank you to NANCY POWELL for b...

This week we are excited to kick off our new mini series highlighting the elections for Augusta Commission! This second episode highlights two of the commissioners for District 1: Shawnda Griffin and Jordan Johnson. During this Mini Series, we will be asking the same 7 Questions to each Candidate. Our goal is that by the end of it, you will know them better and that it will help you when you cast...

This week we are excited to kick off our new mini series highlighting the elections for Augusta Commission! This first episode highlights two of the commissioners for District 1: Michael Thurman and Dr. Von Pouncey. During this Mini Series, we will be asking the same 7 Questions to each Candidate. Our goal is that by the end of it, you will know them better and that it will help you when you cast...

This week, we didn't have to provide the cocktails! We met David Hopkins, the owner of Durty Gurl, and we also met his marketing/drink pouring team of Amanda and Erica (Team AmErica!) Durty Gurl is a high end cocktail mixing company, and they are a shining example of businesses from Augusta looking to make a national & international presence. This episode was recorded at Augusta Podcast Studio...

This week, we kick off March Madness with an impressive coach with a resume full of success: Dip Metress! Dip has been the coach at Augusta University (& other aliases) for 16 years, and is once again on the verge of a Championship Tournament bid. If you aren't a fan of Augusta basketball, now is the time to jump in! Dip is responsible for numerous banners hanging in the Augusta University gym...

This week we talk to a world class athlete and businessman that's called Augusta home ever since he won his first National Championship here. Derek May might just be the most interesting man you have never heard of. He's been working behind the scenes, first building up a national-sized, local company, and then moving into actually firsthand contributing to the improvement of downtown. The first e...

An Augusta legend stops back in, as we had the pleasure of talking to, and sharing a sample flight, with Deke Copenhaver. We chat with the former mayor and current advocate about how to be active and all the ways that local government can impact everyone...even bring jobs back from other countries! Thank you to NANCY POWELL for being our Title Sponsor!! Nancy@OpenToClose. Team Thank you to Savanna...

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Bowen with Film August and her special guest Sarah Childers of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Jennifer is behind the scenes of all of the movies that film in Augusta, she brings them here! Meetings with big companies? Check. Local international film festivals? Check. Film in this city is definitely worth talking about! Thank you to NANCY...

This week we talked to Laura Fulmer of Laura Fulmer Photography and had a surprise visit from Keaton formerly of the Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Laura has been building her photography brand from Augusta to an international level. Hear what she says about an outsider's perspective coming into Augusta! Thank you to NANCY POWELL for being our Title Sponsor!! Nancy@OpenToClose. Team Thank you to...

This week we talked to a modern day Renaissance man, Keith Edmondson. We were excited to talk about leadership, sports, community, and all the other things that Keith specializes in here in Augusta. While we're at it, we definitely recommend making an Augusta Sports Leagues team! Thank you to NANCY POWELL for being our Title Sponsor!! Nancy@OpenToClose. Team Thank you to Savannah River Brewery for...

This week's interview was AWESOME and we had to post it a couple days early so that you all could hear us talk about the symphony event this weekend! This week, we talked to Coco Rubio, The Man himself! He's been doin' the thing and keeping downtown funky since before a lot of us were born. From starting his career at high school parties with Deke Copenhaver, Soul Bar to meeting James Brown to his...

 We kick off the new year with an awesome guest! We actually interviewed Moniqua first in 2019, but by a twist of fate she became our first interview of 2020. She's from a small Augusta, and is now creating a community around her business as well as redefining how people can pay for classes! Definitely check her out, and listen to find out more. Thank you to NANCY POWELL for being our Title Sponso...

This week we took a dive into the world of biking! Drew Jordan, the second generation owner of Andy Jordan's Bicycle Warehouse on 13th St., joined us for some great conversation. Changing landscape of business in downtown Augusta? Check. Ways to organize in the city like you've never heard of? Check. Deep Cuts biking knowledge? Check. It's all here this week with Drew Jordan! Thank you to NANCY PO...

This week we were privileged to catch up with Sean Frantom AKA the Commissioner of District 7 AKA the Development Director at the Ronald McDonald House AKA Mr. Augusta! Playing a roll that could only be described as co-hosting, Sean tastes some amazing @AllEqualParts drinks with us and catches us up on what's going on in Augusta behind the scenes. Like anything Sean does, it's a can't-miss! Thank...